PLTW Design Process Vocab

A systematic problem-solving strategy that designers follow to come up with a solution to a problem

• Define the Problem
• Brainstorm
• Design Process
• Design Brief

The first step in the Design Process. Includes identifying, validating, and justifying the problem, determining the design requirements, and creating the design brief.

• Generate Concepts
• Build & Test Solution
• Evaluate Solution
• Define the Problem

The second step in the Design Process. Includes researching, brainstorming, and selecting the final solution with the Decision Matrix

• Generate Concepts
• Build & Test Solution
• Evaluate Solution
• Define the Problem

The third step in the Design Process. Includes creating a detailed design solution and technical drawings

• Generate Concepts
• Build & Test Solution
• Present the Solution
• Design a Solution

The fourth step in the Design Process. Includes building and testing a prototype, including collecting data and analyzing results

• Build & Test Solution
• Evaluate Solution
• Define the Problem
• Design a Solution

The fifth step in the Design Process. Includes evaluation effectiveness, reflecting on design, recommending improvements, and revising design documents

• Build & Test Solution
• Evaluate Solution
• Define the Problem
• Design a Solution

The last step in the Design Process. Includes presenting the solution in both the project portfolio and during a formal presentation

• Generate Concepts
• Build & Test Solution
• Present the Solution
• Define the Problem

A group technique for solving problems by unrestrained, spontaneous participation in discussion. Input from all is welcomed and no ideas are judged

• Iterative
• Brainstorm
• Engineer
• Design Process

A process that repeats a series of steps over and over until the desired outcome is obtained.

• Iterative
• Brainstorm
• Engineer
• Design Brief

A person or group that purchases goods or services

• Criteria
• Constraints
• Engineer
• Consumer